waterpump

[martinkettering]

1 off them days,sort out every1 elses cars and mine then decides it doesnt like the water pump anymore,so how easy is it to do and is there a guide on here covering it,many thanks

[stoo2000]

Hi Martin,

 

Changing the water pump involves removing the cam belt and auxiliary belt, you may want to fit a new cam belt & tensioner at the same time if this hasn't been done recently.

 

Stuart

[martinkettering]

Hi Stuart,thanks for the reply,thats what i feared,will change belt and tensioner at the same time,so much for an easy job lol.

[SLEEMAN]

i found changing the waterpump and belts with the engine out is easier in my opinion! so if the clutch is old you could do that too! I know its alot of money but prolongs the life of the engine running properly and usually it comes in threes so might as well resort to do it all. as i know when i had my waterpump replaced and timing belt my clutch was slipping badly about a couple of weeks after! lol also any other problems might as well sort them out and if its due a service why not do that too when the engine is in and new coolant change! Edited April 14, 2013 by SLEEMAN

[martinkettering]

full service given 6 months ago,and coolant change,if i had the space i would have the engine out,but as space is limited at the back of where i live i have to make do with having to struggle on some things,i will just be doing water pump and belt,luckily i got 5 litres of antifreeze and still have abit left over,it will be done with the next week or 2.thanks for the advice tho

[SLEEMAN]

Ah fair enough matey, as its really tight by the cam belt and I have huge hands so no chance for me to do one whilst in re engine bay! Lol

[martinkettering]

just an update,got it all sorted out,wasnt as bad as i expected,had plenty of room to get to everything,and running alot better,thanks for the advice